Drs Koklenberg and Dockx after many years of diligent homeopathic practise have brought out this book specifically for the purpose of helping homeopaths overcome the above mentioned problem, and to facilitate the choice of the indicated remedy. They have studied the repertory of Kent page by page, rubric by rubric, and wherever possible, remedy by remedy. They have graphically portrayed the many shades of differences that exist between the remedies under a given rubric quite excellently. They have quoted reliable authors to validate their additions and descriptions. Masters like Pierre schmidt, Jost kunzli, Paschero, Candegabe, Vithoulkas, Blackie are among the many authorities quoted.

The mind chapter of the kent repertory is extensively dealt. A brief understanding of the rubric is followed by the delineation of the essential differences among the remedies representing the rubric. For eg., while explaining the rubric
FEAR, failure, of, examinations: arg-n., aeth., carc., Gels., sil

They have explained the reason and possible situation of this fear: Argentum nitricum and Gelsemium are fearful because of the anticipation. They wonder whether they will succeed or not. In carcinocin it is out of perfectionism. He must be able to do it perfectly. That is the reason for the fear. In aethusa there is difficulty in concentration. His mind is fagged. It is absorbed in something else, a dreamy state. This causes the fear. Silica patients are unassertive. He is not strong enough. And he is conscientious about trifles. That is the reason for his fear of failure.

The relative importance of each rubric and the commonality of the rubric are mentioned to give the reader what to look for in their patients during the case receiving process. This is the highlight of the book. The rest of chapters of repertory are dealt with in a similar manner. They are dealt with appropriate examples and explanations. The authors have differentiated peculiar rubrics from common ones. Many cross-references and additional information required for understanding the case are provided.

The work is abounding with many clinical tips. For e.g., for gastritis Ficus carica (an herb remedy) D1 before breakfast is said to be very helpful. Gentiana 3x is said to be an effective appetizer. The authors have confessed that because of the rapid changes which homeopathy is presently undergoing, this work may not be considered “complete”. Nevertheless this is an important contribution to homeopathic literature, which is enriched by systematic reporting of new experiences. This book is highly recommended and is MUST for every serious homeopath

Book reviewed by Dr.V. Veera Balaji kumar.